Toronto FC reacts to inappropriate comments from Tsubasa Endoh

Toronto FC has released a statement about midfielder Tsubasa Endoh concerning some alleged inappropriate comments the third year TFC veteran may have made on Tinder.

“We were made aware of an issue with a player that was disappointing and inconsistent with the values and culture we believe in as a club and as an organization. We have addressed the matter internally with the player and we are confident in both the resolution to this issue and that our expectations for all representatives of our club will be met moving forward”, the statement read.

The club didn’t comment further as to the veracity of the comments on Tinder or if a suspension is in the offing.

Tsubasa, 25, was selected by the Reds in the first round (nine overall) during the 2016 MLS SuperDraft. Prior to being drafted, the Tokyo native spent four seasons at the University of Maryland, appearing in 85 matches, recording 12 goals and 16 assists for the Terrapins. During his collegiate career he earned Big Ten Championship Most Valuable Offensive Player and was named the MVP of the 2016 Adidas MLS Player Combine. Endoh has represented the Japanese Men’s National team at the at various youth and junior levels. He has yet to appear in a match for TFC this season, though he has travelled with the club. In two seasons with TFC, Endoh made 30 appearances with three goals and one assist.